Monday, November 28, 2016

Mystery Thanksgiving Duck


Mike Boston sent a picture and asked about this weird-looking duck he photographed at the Wastewater on Thanksgiving Day:


I had no idea what it was and sent the photo to Charlie DeWitt who replied: 

This is a picture I took on 11-15-2013 at the Wastewater.  It looks a lot like the duck Mike photographed. White-cheeked Pintail face and Wigeon butt.


If anyone else has thoughts about this duck, we'd like to hear them.  Thanks!

- Ric

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Since I love ducks so much, I think I can help!

That right there is indeed a Hybrid. They call that Hybrid "Brewer's Duck", which is Gadwall X Mallard. The white patch on the face varies in all individuals, but I believe that is what you have right there in that photo!!